Pastor's Note, September 3, 2017

I am going to make several comments about this holiday in this space. First, Labor Day used to be a much bigger event than it is today. Labor Day marked the end of summer. Because we now begin school in mid-August this no longer seems to be true. Second, Labor Day serves the important purpose of reminding us that the work we do is a significant aspect of our lives. Our work is part of the way we serve others and glorify God. I realize that this is not likely at the forefront of our minds as we work, especially if our work is repetitious or boring. Nonetheless, if we do work to the best of our ability it is an act of service and glorification of God. Finally, it is fitting that we take a day off from work to celebrate work because this reminds us that work is a means and not an end. That is to say that we work in order to live and do not live in order to work. May each of us take some time over this Labor Day weekend to ask God that we will truly work for His greater glory.